dwelt, soon mid division, pushed along over 3f out, no impression, weakened final furlong
towards rear, effort over 2f out, one paced final furlong
tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace
led, pushed along 4f out, headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid division, ridden 2f out, ran on final furlong
held up, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on final furlong, joined at post
prominent, pushed along over 3f out, effort 2f out, weakened final furlong
The top weight Khuzdar and the consistent Dash of Magic have obvious claims in the opener but we take a chance with Mark Johnston's Panglossian. Mick Channon's Khuzdar has gone 11 races since making a winning debut as a two-year-old and although continuing to run well there remains a feeling that he may be a shade high in the weights at present. Dash Of Magic is only 3lbs higher than when scoring here over nine furlongs last month but a combination of the longer trip and softer ground is a concern for the daughter of Magic Ring. There should be no such problems for the selection though. Being by Barathea, Panglossian should relish the underfoot conditions and the half-sister to Overbury has been crying out for a step up in trip. With Mark Johnston's stable continuing in fine form, she looks worth a bet on her handicap debut with conditions to suit. Fight The Feeling is well treated on all-weather form while a market move for Lough Bow, who has his first start for over three months, would be of interest but we are happy to side with Panglossian.
